Concorde flight described by Ranan Lurie observer
The essay recounts a Concorde cruise over Portugal at 56 000 feet, noting its air quality comfort and time savings of three and a half hours to Paris. The piece downplays environmental fears, warns about narrow seating and luxury-only pricing, and contrasts myths with statistics and passenger experiences.
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Ranan R. Lurie
Ron Smith
Philadelphia Ince
Portugal
Hollywood
Charles de Gaulle
Air France Concorde
Paris
Concorde leaves a bigger impression than its size suggests
The article notes tiny windows making the Concorde seem larger, describes two versions of a sonic boom, and praises Charles de Gaulle as a modern hub. It contrasts interior space with first class pricing, and surveys locals who ignore Concorde noise while favoring older jets.
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Air France
Charles de Gaulle
Mother Earth